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Burlington, CT vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Burlington?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 0.7 years younger than in Burlington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Burlington?
- Northampton housing costs are 3.1% more expensive than Burlington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Burlington?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Burlington.

Things to do in Burlington?
Burlington is an incorporated village sitting within Hartford County, Connecticut with plenty of things to do during your stay like attending concerts at the historic Hot Air Balloon Festival perfect for those looking to enjoy some family friendly fun plus nearby Talcott Mountain State Park provides stunning views ideal for outdoor activities. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

Things to do in Northampton?
Northampton, MA lies on the banks of the Connecticut River on beautiful Paradise Pond—known locally as “The Valley”—and provides access to hiking trails through Mount Tom State Reservation or kayaking down the river’s rapids in downtown Northampton State Park .

 Burlington, CTNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$143,038  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$390,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.92  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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